On 12/12/1996, the vessel GORDON REID (Official Number 813735) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in ENTRANCE TO FAIR HARBOUR, TAHSISH INLET, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 14 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

While conducting soundings in entrance to Fair Harbour to confirm reported chart depth error, the CCGS Gordon Reid grounded on an uncharted shoal. Vessel freed on rising tide.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as NONE APPARENT

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/17/1996.